UNCTAD´s Investment Policy Reviews provide an objective evaluation of the country´s legal, regulatory and institutional framework for FDI to attract increased foreign and direct investment, as well as how to maximize the benefits from it. The review includes FDI entry and establishment, treatment and protection of investment, taxation, the business environment and sectoral regulations. The strategic analysis is tailored to country needs. Recommendations are concrete and action-oriented.

Improving infrastructure, making the tax system "friendlier" for small businesses, and taking advantage of Djibouti's geographical location were among topics reviewed as officials considered how to boost foreign investment.

An UNCTAD mission has been in Tunis for the past five days to follow up on requests made by Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki at the UNCTAD XIII conference for urgent assistance in consolidating gains from the Arab Spring, fostering inclusive growth, attracting investments, and expanding jobs.

On 11 November, at a workshop in Maputo, UNCTAD discussed the main findings and recommendations of its draft Investment Policy Review (IPR) of Mozambique with Government officials and other stakeholders.

Guatemala can aspire to become a hub for foreign direct investment (FDI) but should take steps to strengthen governance and the performance of public institutions to help it reach that potential, according to recommendations put forward in the UNCTAD inv